Didactic nature and forest trail "Dąbrowa nad Zagożdżonką"
The path was created by the Forest Inspectorate in 2014. The idea of creating the facility appeared much earlier. Initially, two locations were considered: in the Patków forestry and in the Dąbrowa forestry. After a detailed analysis, the second location turned out to be the optimal variant. Dąbrowa forestry is characterized by greater natural, landscape and historical values. The advantage of this location is the forest road built in 2013, which allows access to the facility. A short distance from Pionki, communal roads and a network of tourist trails facilitate access to the facility. The immediate vicinity of the forest settlement ensures proper supervision.
The path runs within the Natura 2000 Special Protection Area "Puszcza Kozienicka", the Natura 2000 Special Protection Area "Ostoja Kozienicka" and the Kozienicki Landscape Park. Professor Ryszard Zaręba. In addition, this area is part of the Forest Promotional Complex "Puszcza Kozienicka". There are 2 nature reserves in the vicinity of the route: "Brzeźniczka" and "The Royal Spring" and the Zagożdżonka River flows.
There are 4 marked hiking trails nearby (2 hiking trails - black and green, 2 cycling trails - black and blue).
The route starts at the historic cemetery (section 81) and ends at the embankment of the former narrow-gauge railway (section 66). The length is 5.1 km. There are 8 thematic stops on the path:
I. nature and forest educational trail "Dąbrowa nad Zagożdżonką"
II. reconstruction of the stand
III. sustainable forest management
IV. stand development phases
V. nature reserve "Brzeźniczka"
VI. deactivated seed stand
VII. forms of nature conservation
VIII. forest use in the past and today.
The equipment of the path is complemented by 1 educational game "knowledge cubes", 2 directional signs, 4 benches and 4 litter bins.
At the second stop, a replica of the field earth fortification from the times of the First World War was made.
The path meets the needs of environmental protection and ecological education. It encourages active recreation, enables learning about the natural and historical values of the area and the work of a forester. Groups visiting the path: students, teachers, tourists, nature lovers.
The project was implemented with the substantive assistance of the Team for the Kozienice Landscape Park.